Victorian Rutilated Amethyst Silver Locket mikimoto An exquisite Victorian safety pin

An exquisite Victorian safety pin crafted in 15 karat gold and furnished with an old mine cut diamond

They each comprise two articulated segments

The head features a foil-backed garnet nestled with a tightly wound "knot" of gold wire that continues around to the shoulders where it's coiled around the band

The panel depicts a lady in mourning

Victorian Rutilated Amethyst Silver Locket mikimoto An exquisite Victorian safety pinDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian Rutilated Amethyst locket dating from the 1880's. The front and back are formed from two violet domed rutilated amethysts, which seem to "glow" from within when moved in the light. Rutilated Amethyst contains brown iron crystals, known as goethite, which are also present in Super Seven crystal. They are said to provide focus and raise your mental awareness. It's crafted in silver and is hinged down the left